NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Dwight E. Tarwater to the Tennessee Supreme Court and Matthew Wilson to the Court of Criminal Appeals, Western … more

McKENZIE (April 7) — The annual Bake Sale for the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life is complete after five days of a live, call-in auction on WHDM radio. Unofficially, the event grossed an estimated $15,899. more

Gracelyn Eaves, 20, a senior at Bethel University, returns to compete in the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant next summer. The pre-professional Biology major last served as Miss Bethel University in … more

I miss McKenzie in October. more

NASHVILLE (July 15) — State Senator John Stevens (R-Huntingdon) encourages citizens to take advantage of Tennessee’s new and traditional upcoming sales tax holidays. more

Puryear, Tenn. — The 6.75 megawatt solar installation at Paris Solar Farm – Puryear is on pace to be completed by early December. more

MILAN (December 6) — The Tennessee Military Department hosted a ceremonial ribbon cutting at the Tennessee National Guard’s Milan Volunteer Training Site celebrating the beginning of expanded operations on Tuesday, December 6.  more

A winter weather system traveled through the state over Christmas week bringing frigid cold temperatures, and unprecedented electrical demand, requiring rolling blackouts. more

HUNTINGDON (April 4) — Leaders in government, economic development, health and education gathered for an informal planning session led by the Tennessee Economic and Community Development on April 4. more

Andrew Jackson’s two terms as president, which spanned from 1829 to 1837, were marked by a series of pivotal events and policies that left a lasting imprint on American history. His tenure in office was not without controversy, as he navigated critical issues such as the Nullification Crisis, the Indian Removal Act, the Bank War, the Peggy Eaton Affair, the Spoils System, and the expansion of suffrage. more

My name is Jason R. Martin and I am seeking the position of Carroll County Commissioner for District 9. more

Houses, Structures Razed for Trezevant, Atwood Bypass JANUARY 2022 — After more than 20 years of the proposed construction work has begun, beginning with the razing of structures and removal of trees and other objects that are in the path of the U.S. 79/State Route 76 bypass around Atwood and Trezevant. more

McKENZIE (February 2) — Pre-K students at McKenzie Elementary School have new recreational equipment. more

CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. (March 5, 2024) Polls are open until 7 p.m. to cast your ballot in the Presidential Preference Primary in Tennessee.  more

$144 Million, that’s how much money could/will leave Tennessee public schools and flow into the pockets of private (for-profit) schools within the first year of the school voucher program, the money will “follow the student.” According to Governor Bill Lee’s proposal, the state will pay up to $7,000 annually per student that has the means and desire to attend a private school instead of the public school in their area. more

This August, I ask for your support and vote as the lone conservative Republican in the District 4 County Commission race. I’ve served on the Carroll County Fire Department for the last 10 years and Carroll County Rescue the last three. more

  ELECTION RETURNS AUGUST 4, 2022 CARROLL COUNTY TENNESSEE Number of Precincts  Counted so far. The totals from each of the precincts are brought to the Carroll County Election Commission to be counted. The totals will be updated on Thursday evening as those are available to the media.         The General Election includes:   Circuit Court Judge, District 24, Part 1: … more

Hilda Wallace retired from Carroll County Electric Department as the longest serving employee. more

McKENZIE (December 6) — Lynn Watkins, 59, is retiring from his position as director of schools on June 30, 2023. more

GLEASON — A rural home was destroyed and the resident injured with burns following a fire Thursday, December 29 between McKenzie and Gleason. more